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New APC variant of Chaiseri First Win 4×4 armoured vehicle at Defence & Security 2015, international exhibition in Bangkok, Thailand.

The Thai Defence Company Chaiseri presents its full range of First Win family of 4×4 armoured vehicles at Defense and Security 2015, international exhibition in Bangkok, Thailand. Chaiseri is now one of the major military product suppliers for the Royal Thai Army.

Chaiseri has already delivered a total of 29 First Win 4×4 armoured vehicles to the Thai army and another batch of 200 units could be delivered in the next few months. The vehicle is also in service with the police of Thailand.

At Defense & Security 2015, Chaiseri unveils a new version of the First Win in armoured personnel carrier (APC) variant. The APC variant of the First Win has a longer troops compartment to carry more military personnel.

The vehicle is fitted with an one-man open top turret mounted in the centre of the troops compartment. The turret is armed with a 12.7 mm heavy machine gun.

Chaiseri has also signed an agreement with DEFTECH of Malaysiaunder which the First Win is being offered to meet the future operational requirements of the Royal Malaysian Army under the local designation of AV4. The Malaysian army could purchase 200 vehicles under the brand name of Deftech.

The First Win 4×4 armoured vehicle is designed with a priority for the armour protection which respond to the new threats of modern battlefield. The 360° protection is based on hull of welded ballistic steel with V-shape floor to dissipate mine blast.

The vehicle is motorized with a Cummins ISB 300 HP engine developing 300 hp. at 2,850 rpm coupled to an Allison automatic transmission with 6 speeds and 1 reverse. The First Win 4×4 is high mobility and agility vehicle which is able to operate in wide range demanding from mud, soft to rocky terrain and extreme climate condition including high temperature and humidity.

The Chaiseri 4×4 armoured vehicle is able to run at a maximum speed of 110 km with a maximum cruising range of 600 km.

The top of the crew compartment can be fitted with an open top 360° manual turret system which can be armed with a 7.62mm or 12.7 mm machine gun or automatic grenade launcher.

Chaiseri armoured vehicle under the brand of Malaysian Defense Company Deftech at Defence & Security 2015, international exhibition in Bangkok, Thailand